The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

I enjoyed Jonathan Haidt’s earlier books which tend to address a key issue currently facing society. His last book- The Coddling of the American Mind focused on the cancel culture and the removal of debate from American universities. The book before that, The Righteous Mind, was a fascinating look at the polarisation of politics. His new

Boys Do Cry by Matt Pinkett

I read and enjoyed Boy’s Don’t Try when it was published. I have always been frustrated by the lack of pastorally focused books for teachers at a time when excellent academic texts were common. Therefore, I was excited to spot this book which I missed last year. And I was not disappointed. I started the

How to Grow a Grown Up by Dr Dominique Thompson and Fabienne Vailes

This book isn’t aimed at teachers but at parents/carers. It gives a thorough insight into the challenges of being a parent/carer- suggesting strategies and tips for each. It was rigorous and identified large amounts of research to back-up its ideas and claims. At its best it addressed aspects of wellbeing such as sleep and mental